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God, Gays, Ganja and Mexican Politics - New America Media
Taking time to chat with a reporter, the man declined to give his name, not because he was “afraid,” he insisted, but because divulging his identity would be a vain act that takes away attention from God. Summing up the posture of many Article 24 ...
In Time of Drought, Mexico's Tarahumara Turn to Tradition - New America Media
“They might be hungry as hell, but if you tell them that you will give them food in exchange for cleaning the plaza, they won't do it,” says one local police officer who declined to give his name. Like others, he insists córima is simply an excuse to ...
Occupiers Snarl Traffic in Downtown Philadelphia - New America Media
“We're definitely at a crossroads,” said a man who declined to give his name. “”If we don't move, I think we'll lose a lot of support.” Staying could delay construction of the plaza, which is expected to employ 800 people. Just this week the Daniel J. ...
Alabama Pastor Speaks Out as First HB56 Victim - New America Media
A call inquiring about the charges against Hernández was transferred to the same detective who arrested him, and that detective refused to give his name "because I do not want to appear in the newspaper." "It has nothing to do with the new immigration ...
In Mexico, Tweet and Die - New America Media
“I know that if my cell phone rings after midnight it is them,” says a publisher that also requested anonymity. “Sometimes they will send you a press release and demand that it be run. Or they call you to demand not to report on some specific news… ...
Latino Immigrant is Rising GOP Star in Surprise, Arizona - New America Media
An undocumented immigrant who claims to be a former member of the church spoke on condition of anonymity. “It hurts me that he knows what are these people's needs and he continues to try to oppress them,” said the source, who left the church a year and ...
Rebels Committing Atrocities in Libya, Charges Ex-Lawmaker - New America Media
One protester who identified himself as a doctor but declined to give his name out of safety concerns for his family, said Ms. McKinney's trip was misguided. “I don't want to make any accusations. She is a good woman … but the problem is she is ...
No Evidence of an Iranian Bomb, Yet the Attacks on Iran Continue - New America Media
Irony of ironies, Epstein's entire story is based on an anonymous source attacking Hersh. She quotes "a senior administration official" saying: “[A]ll you need to read to be deeply concerned about Iran's nuclear program is the substantial body of ...
Arizona Bills Spark High-School Protests at State Capitol - New America Media
Ana, who asked not to be identified by her full name out of concern for her family, stood Wednesday on the lawn of the Arizona State Capitol as groups of students arrived with signs reading “Educate Don't Discriminate” and “Education is My Human ...
South Korean Consulate Appeals that Adoptee Not be Deported - New America Media
The woman, who requested anonymity, arrived in the United States from her native South Korea in 1975 when she was 8 years old. In 1998, she was arrested on charges of fraud, embezzlement and falsification of documents, but disappeared soon after she ...
Philadelphia School District Urges Employees to Keep Mum - New America Media
In a district as large as Philadelphia's leaks are almost impossible to stop, said a public relations veteran who asked not to be named. ...
What Happens When a Charter School Fails? - New America Media
But the teacher who declined to give her name, who taught at the high school for two years, said she and her colleagues were put in a difficult position. ...
"Ellis Island of the West" and the Asian Immigrant Narrative - New America Media
Later, the political became personal as members of the audience (all of whom asked to remain anonymous) shared their immigration stories. ...
African-Americans Under Fire in Washington - New America Media
“You mean 'assistant TO THE leader,” snapped a source close to the Caucus who did not want to be identified. “Clyburn should have gone all out with it. ...
Bandit Taxis Are the Rage in LA Ethnic Communities - New America Media
A volunteer at a local Korean community center in Los Angeles, who declined to give his name, said he often uses bandit taxis due to the frustration he ...
Flush With Casino Cash, CA Tribes Won't Enforce Child Support Claims - New America Media
Another woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said that the father of her child is a member of a non-gaming tribe in California. But even these tribes get ...
High School Enrollment: Get in Line, or Left Behind - New America Media
One man, who asked to remain anonymous, was there with his young daughter and wife. "My kid was actually at Garfield Elementary and I moved her to Yick Wo, ...
Crime-weary Mexican Voters Turn bBack the Political Clock - New America Media
“When he was mayor he had them under control," said a middle-aged man who also declined to give his name. As in other state and local contests lost by the ...
ICE Sweep Rips Dad from Family - New America Media
The staffer, who asked not to be identified by name, said a climate of fear had pervaded the Latino community and parent attendance at meetings she ...
Students Question 'Failing' Status of Their Schools - New America Media
A sophomore at O'Connell, who asked to remain anonymous, said the list didn't take into consideration that half of O'Connell's students are English language ...